Rep. Lauren Boebert

Maddy summaryHJRES 45 is a congressional disapproval resolution targeting a specific Department of Education rule about federal student loans. It seeks to block the rule implementing "One-Time Federal Student Loan Debt Relief" (including modifications to Perkins, FFEL, and Direct Loan programs) by invoking the Congressional Review Act. If passed, this resolution would nullify the rule, preventing the Department of Education from using it to modify or waive student loan obligations. The bill directly affects borrowers who might have qualified for debt relief under the targeted rule.

Maddy summaryHRES 521 is a formal resolution censuring Representative Adam Schiff (D-CA, 30th District) for conduct deemed "unbecoming" of a House member. The resolution alleges Schiff repeatedly made false claims about Trump-Russia collusion, including spreading Steele Dossier information and releasing a flawed FISA memo, and misled the public during impeachment proceedings. If passed, it would require Schiff to appear in the House chamber for a public reading of the censure resolution. The resolution also directs the House Ethics Committee to investigate Schiff's "falsehoods and misrepresentations." This is a symbolic procedural action, not a law changing policy or affecting constituents.

Maddy summaryHR 277 would require Congress to approve major federal regulations before they take effect. Major rules are defined as those with significant economic impact ($100 million+ annually), major cost increases for consumers or industries, or significant adverse effects on competition, employment, or innovation. Agencies must submit detailed information about these rules to Congress, including cost-benefit analyses, before they can take effect. Congress would have 70 session days to approve the rule with a joint resolution; if they don't act within that timeframe, the rule would not take effect. This would increase congressional oversight of federal regulations and require more detailed information about proposed rules before they become law.

Maddy summaryHR 4038, the POPP Act, blocks the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing a specific proposed rule about greenhouse gas emissions from power plants. This rule, published in May 2023, aimed to set new standards for emissions from fossil fuel-fired power plants and replace an earlier rule. The bill prohibits the EPA from moving forward with this rule or any substantially similar rule, directly affecting the EPA's regulatory authority and power plant operators who would have been subject to the proposed standards. The bill bases this prohibition on arguments that the proposed rule violates the Clean Air Act by not demonstrating that required emission reduction technologies are commercially viable and cost-effective.

Maddy summaryHR 1640, the Save Our Gas Stoves Act, prevents the Department of Energy from implementing energy efficiency standards for gas stoves that would make them unavailable in the U.S. market. It amends federal law to require that any new standard for gas stoves must not result in the unavailability of gas stove types, directly affecting gas stove manufacturers and consumers who rely on these appliances. The bill specifically blocks the implementation of the 2023 proposed rule (Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Conventional Cooking Products) and any similar rule. This is a policy change focused on maintaining the availability of gas stoves by altering the criteria for energy standard approval.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally censures Rep. Adam Schiff (CA-30) for alleged misconduct related to his role on the House Intelligence Committee. It demands he appear before the House for a public censure and directs the Ethics Committee to investigate claims that he made false statements and misused classified information during investigations into the Trump-Russia matter. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but is a procedural action expressing the House's disapproval. It directly affects Rep. Schiff as the named recipient of the censure.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires medical providers to provide written parental notification (delivered personally or via certified mail) for abortions performed on unemancipated minors under 18, with a 96-hour waiting period after notification. Parents (including legal guardians) may seek a federal court injunction to block an abortion, which must be granted temporarily until the court rules. Exceptions exist for medical emergencies where immediate treatment is needed to prevent the minor’s death, with documentation required in medical records. Violations carry fines up to $100,000 or one year in prison per offense. The law does not override stricter state parental notification requirements.

Maddy summaryHJRES 42 is a congressional resolution disapproving the District of Columbia Council's approval of the *Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022* (D.C. Act 24-781), which the Council enacted on January 19, 2023. This resolution, introduced by 18 House members on March 9, 2023, formally expresses Congress's objection to the DC law but does not alter the law itself or its implementation in the District. The resolution targets the DC Council’s action under the Home Rule Act, requiring Congress to formally disapprove such local legislation before it takes effect. It affects DC’s local policing policies but does not directly change federal law or impact residents beyond this procedural disapproval.

Maddy summaryHRES 493 is a resolution introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on June 12, 2023, proposing to impeach President Joe Biden for "high crimes and misdemeanors." It alleges two main violations: (1) obstructing justice by allegedly shielding his family's business dealings (including Hunter Biden's ties to Burisma Holdings) from congressional oversight, and (2) failing to address the southern border crisis, citing record migrant encounters and fentanyl seizures. The resolution claims these actions violated the President's constitutional duties. This is a formal impeachment proposal, not a law, and it remains under consideration by the House Judiciary Committee.

Maddy summaryHRES 494 is a formal House resolution proposing the impeachment of Vice President Kamala Harris for "high crimes and misdemeanors." The resolution alleges she failed in her duties regarding border management, citing statistics on migrant encounters, drug seizures, and border deaths as evidence of "incompetence" and "betrayal of public trust." It does not enact policy changes but initiates the constitutional impeachment process by formally presenting an article of impeachment to the Senate. This is a procedural resolution with no direct policy impact, as impeachment requires Senate trial and conviction for removal from office.